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Installing D-Link DFE-670TXD Fast Ethernet PC Card
For DOS Users
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(c) 2001 Copyright D-Link Corporation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
This document contains general information, which is not included in the
DFE-670TXD Fast Ethernet PC Card USER'S GUIDE or onscreen instructions, for
DOS users regarding DFE-670TXD Fast Ethernet PC Card installation.
DOS environment users, including users of Windows 3.1/3.11
please read this document.
This document contains information on the following topics:
1.0 Hot-Swap
2.0 Installation Aids
3.0 Terminology
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1.0 Hot-Swap
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The ODI DOS driver, NDIS DOS driver, and Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT driver
support an On-Line Hot-Swap function.
2.0 Installation Aids
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2.1. If your computer's CONFIG.SYS file has the EMM386.EXE command line,
please make sure the memory range D000-D7FF is excluded.
Because the Card Services need this range to allocate resources for
the adapter.
*** Example command line ***
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DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-D7FF
2.2. For the PC that does not have the Card Services.
The DFE-670TXD works with the INTEL PCMCIA (PCIC) or compatible
controller.
2.3. DFCD.EXE
DFCD.EXE is an integrated version of utility to enable an adapter.
DFCD.EXE supports Intel 82365SL or compatible, Toshiba T3300SL's
ICCNT, Socket Services v2.0,v2.10, and Card Services v2.0,v2.10.
You could issue DFCD command at the DOS command prompt.
Format:
dfcd [/hlp]
dfcd [/chk]
dfcd /parameter:
/irq:h (2-15,1,11) -- IRQ number
/iop:hhh (100-3C0,20,300) -- I/O base
/slt:n (0-?,1,0) -- Slot number
/? -- Help message
/hlp -- Help message
/chk -- List PC Card
environment
2.4. If the DFE-670TXD Fast Ethernet PC Card cannot be enabled in
SystemSoft's Card Services Environment, user has to
disable the CardLib command line in the CARDID.INI file.
*** Example CardLib command line in the CARDID.INI file ***
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[Libraries]
;CardLib=Dlink.CLB
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:
Then follow the instruction notes in the README file to install
DFE-670TXD Fast Ethernet PC Card driver. While installing the
DFE-670TXD Fast Ethernet PC Card driver, the related resources,
such as I/O and IRQ, will be detected automatically.
Following are the steps:
Step 1: Disable the CardLib command line in the CARDID.INI file
FORMAT:
;CardLib=Dlink.CLB
Step 2: Reboot PC
Step 3: RUN THE D-Link's install program,
then select Quick Install for NetWare Client option.
Step 4: Installation completed.
Step 5: Reboot PC, then connect to the NetWare server.
3.0 Terminology
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3.1. SystemSoft Card Services
SystemSoft is a company that develops PC Card chipset drivers.
The package is called CardSoft, CardWizard, and CardWizard Pro.
3.2. Pheonix Card Services
Pheonix is a company that develops PC Card chipset drivers.
The package is call PCM+ 2.0 or PCM+ 3.0, etc.
3.3. Award Card Services
Award is a company that develops PC Card chipset drivers.
The package is call Cardware.
3.4. AMI Card Services
AMI is a company that develops PC Card chipset drivers. The
package is call CardManager.
3.5. DataBook Card Services
Databook develops PC Card chipset drivers. The package is called
Cardtalk.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.